Nintendo fans in South Africa, it’s time to get extra eager because Core Gaming (South African distributors of Nintendo games and consoles) has today confirmed dates and prices for a host of upcoming 3DS, DS and Wii titles in the country, with dates announced for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mario Kart 7 and Kirby Mass Attack, amongst others.

We’ve also recently received word about the impressive list of Nintendo 3DS games that will be on show at rAge 2011 this week!

Let’s start with… rAge!

From September 30th until October 2nd at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg, you’ll be able to go hands-on with the following (unreleased!) Nintendo 3DS titles:

Nintendo rAge 2011 Line-up:

• (3DS) Kid Icarus : Uprising
• (3DS) Mario Kart 7
• (3DS) Metal Gear Solid 3D
• (3DS) Resident Evil Revelations
• (3DS) Super Mario 3D Land
• (Wii) Go Vacation Wii
• (Wii) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

That’s an excellent line-up of games right there! Don’t miss your chance to play them (you won’t be disappointed with Mario Kart 7!)

Next, we can have a look at the Nintendo release list for South Africa - it’s quite a schedule!

Nintendo South African Release Line-up:

October

• (3DS) Tetris at RRP of R499 (21/10)

• (DS) Kirby Mass Attack at RRP of R399 (28/10)

• (Wii) Go Vacation at RRP of R449 (4/11)

• (Wii) Family Edition Bundle with white console, Wii Sports & Wii Party at RRP of R1599 (mid to end-Oct)

November

• (3DS) Super Mario 3D Land at RRP of R499 (18/11)

• (3DS) Mario Kart 7 at RRP of R499 (02/12)

• (Wii) Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword with music CD at RRP of R499 (18/11)

• (Wii) Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Limited Edition Bundle - RRP TBC (18/11)

• (DS) Professor Layton and the Spectre’s Call at RRP of R399 (25/11)

December

• (3DS) Super Pokemon Rumble at RRP of R499 (02/12)

Release date and prices to be confirmed

• (3DS )Kid Icarus: Uprising

• (Wii) Kirby’s Adventure

And just in case you needed reminding, the latest recommended retail price for the 3DS is R1899, and the Wii is currently retailing for R1599 (also RRP). Time to check out the 3DS, it seems…

Be sure to drop by Nintendo’s stand at rAge this year, and also stop by El33tonline’s Stand 28 in the centre of the Coca-Cola Dome to say hi and win bunches of amazing prizes!